Sad to say, but all these nations shown in her video begged and fought for independence from the Europeon countries that colonized them over 100 years ago. Since Indepedence their own leaders have kept those nations impoverished through corruption, tribal warfare, and just plain mismanagement of their resources. Throwing money has not worked in the past and will not work in the future. They truly would have been better off as a colony to this day.
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quote:Originally posted by paul: Sad to say, but all these nations shown in her video begged and fought for independence from the Europeon countries that colonized them over 100 years ago.
European colonies? Which of these listed would you include?
Eastern Europe Afghanistan Latin America S.E. Asia
You're most like referring to the Afican nations (regions)mentioned, of whihc there were only a few.
quote:They truly would have been better off as a colony to this day.
There are many in the world who would probably say the same about us There's no doubt that many of the areas mentioned have been severely damaged by corrupt, greedy leaders. But this doesn't lessen my compassion or sorrow for those who suffer by their hands.
Aside from Afganistan(which I'll have to research) YES the rest were all European colonies at some time, Cambodia, Calcutta, Bangladesh, south america, etc. and yes the African Continent. And now they are poverty stricken, so are they better off now ???
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Thanks for the link. Pretty interesting regardelss of whether or not it's real.
Personally I support impoverished cigar rollers in cuba, nicaragua, and the dominican republic. You can't tell me it costs 6-20 / stick to grow and roll cigars. Some of that finds its way into the indiginous peoples hands. Even if it's less than 1% I am still willing to do my part. I will just have to buy more cigars to make up for the mismanagement. Me and sarah are doing our part.
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There's no doubt that many of the areas mentioned have been severely damaged by corrupt, greedy leaders. But this doesn't lessen my compassion or sorrow for those who suffer by their hands.
